Learn the principles of competitive and organizational strategy. Acquire theoretical knowledge and tools for managing internal and external strategic challenges.
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Combined with humorous elements and illustrative examples, the specialization in Competitive Strategy and Organizational Design is the perfect choice for curious individuals who love unique learning experiences and innovative teaching approaches. This style is especially appealing to young learners, middle-aged adults, and those who feel young at heart.
The specialization is designed for those who are interested in delving into the fundamental theories and concepts of strategy and organization and applying them in practice. Working professionals and business students will benefit from deepening and refreshing their existing knowledge through our specialization. Learners without a business background will gain important business insights that will clash with their existing knowledge.
This internship is the only online learning program where you can learn and laugh at the same time. We look forward to learning and laughing with you!
The specialization is designed to acquire knowledge of the theory and concepts of competitive strategy and organizational design. Through practical examples, interviews with industry experts, and hands-on project experience, learners are given the opportunity to immediately apply new theoretical insights to practical challenges.
Throughout all modules of the internship, the students’ learning process is supported by plenty of interaction opportunities.
In the final industrial project, learners can apply all the knowledge acquired during the internship to solve a real business problem faced by our partner company.
Duration: 19 hours
Rating: 4.7 (3,083 ratings)
In this six-module course, you will learn how businesses and organizations operate in situations where strategic decisions are intertwined. Using the basic tools of game theory, we will analyze how businesses choose strategies to achieve competitive advantage.
Duration: 11 hours
Rating: 4.7 (867 ratings)
Advanced Competitive Strategy will introduce new topics and modules with real-world examples. We will examine how companies can build and retain their customer base by raising switching costs.
Duration: 13 hours
Rating: 4.6 (293 ratings)
Strategic organizational design deals with the internal workings of an organization and its interactions with the external world. The course focuses on designing the organization that supports effective competition.
Duration: 8 hours
Rating: 4.5 (31 ratings)
This industry project is designed to allow you to use the knowledge you have acquired during your internship to advise a real company. You will choose one of two questions that the company has encountered and conduct in-depth research on the topic.